Steam app 1056640 now carries the title Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis. Sega put the original PSO2 on Steam on 5 August 2020 and launched New Genesis inside the same client on 9 June 2021, so one install gives you both the older ship blocks and the open field planet Halpha. New Genesis is where the population actually plays, across four regions named Aelio, Retem, Kvaris and Stia, all traversed on foot with Photon Dash and Photon Glide rather than through loading screens. Everything below describes New Genesis unless it says otherwise.
Resource management and crafting determine how quickly your power scales. This guide covers what to prioritize, where to farm, and how to avoid wasting resources on the wrong upgrades.
Crafting Priority List
The order you should invest resources:
| Priority | Target | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Primary equipment | Biggest damage increase per resource spent |
| 2 | Core build gear | Enables your build's key combinations |
| 3 | Defensive upgrades | Survivability for boss fights |
| 4 | Secondary equipment | Situational options for specific content |
| 5 | Consumables | Temporary boosts for hard content |
Resource Farming by Area
Central City
Key resources: Class changes, shops, quest counters, player shops Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Twin Daggers upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Aelio
Key resources: Region mags, cocoons, towers, starter gear Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Twin Daggers upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Retem
Key resources: Higher tier gear, Retem region exploration rewards Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Twin Daggers upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Kvaris
Key resources: Kvaris tier weapons and units, exploration collectibles Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for Sword max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Stia
Key resources: Endgame gear tiers, high level field bosses Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for Sword max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Central City to Aelio)
- Upgrade your starting equipment to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials, since you'll need them later
- Focus on Twin Daggers once accessible
Mid Game (Retem)
- Push Twin Daggers to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for Sword
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (Kvaris to Stia)
Crafting Mistakes to Avoid
- Spreading upgrades across multiple equipment: Focus one weapon to max before diversifying.
- Hoarding materials: Use them. The game provides enough if you farm efficiently.
- Upgrading the wrong gear: Check our builds guide before investing.
- Ignoring Retem farming: This area has the best resource-to-time ratio in mid-game.
- Crafting consumables too early: Save specialty materials for late-game recipes.
Resource Efficiency Tips
- Level more than one class on the same character, because class changes are free at the counter and there is no benefit to keeping a separate alt.
- Farm Retem during mid-game for the best return on time
- Check the walkthrough to know when each resource becomes available
- Match your farming route to your build. Some classes farm faster in certain areas
More Phantasy Star Online 2 Guides
- Phantasy Star Online 2 Phantasy Star Online 2 Overview
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- Phantasy Star Online 2 Tier List
- Phantasy Star Online 2 Walkthrough
- Phantasy Star Online 2 Beginner's Guide
- Phantasy Star Online 2 Tips & Tricks
- Phantasy Star Online 2 Weapons Guide
- Phantasy Star Online 2 Combat Guide
- Phantasy Star Online 2 Boss Guide
- Phantasy Star Online 2 Maps & Locations
- Phantasy Star Online 2 Classes & Characters
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